INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Annex Group®, a leading impact housing developer that creates affordable, workforce, student and market-rate housing communities, today announces it has hired Todd Sears as Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Sears will lead the development, construction and property management teams within the company.
“Joining The Annex Group is a natural move for me and one that reflects my passion for pursuing housing that makes a difference in the community,” said Sears. “I’ve been impressed by the momentum The Annex Group has achieved and am inspired by their focus on impact. I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running in this position.”
Sears brings more than three decades of experience to The Annex Group and has previously served in real estate and finance leadership positions in addition to being an adjunct faculty member of Butler University’s Lacy School of Business.
“The Annex Group has experienced significant growth specifically within the last few years,” said Kyle Bach, CEO of The Annex Group. “To keep pace with our growing portfolio, we have expanded our leadership team. Bringing Todd—someone with vast experience and lots of ideas for how to continue to grow and do even better work—on board is a result of where we are as a company and also underscores where we want to go. I am beyond elated to welcome him to The Annex Group family.”
As a result of the hiring of Sears, longtime COO CJ Lukaart will transition to become Chief Legal and Administrative Officer (CLAO), serving to lead the company’s legal, HR, IT and marketing teams.
The Annex Group experienced record growth in 2024, closing on seven new communities and completing construction on five. The company was also just ranked on the NMHC list of Top 25 Developers.
ABOUT THE ANNEX GROUP: The Annex Group is a leading impact housing developer that creates affordable, workforce, student and market-rate housing communities. With a focus on providing innovative, amenitized housing in emerging markets throughout the United States, The Annex Group is headquartered in Fishers, Indiana. To learn more about The Annex Group, visit: www.theannexgrp.com or follow them on Facebook and LinkedIn